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We have some high windows (20feet from the ground), they are not the tilt outs, just stationary. Looking for a gadget that cleans the outside and same time cleans the inside, hand held. Do you know what it is called?
 
Posts: 341 | Location: Amherst, VA USA | Registered: Jul 25, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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i know the outside thing that you attach to a hose, but don't recall an inside cleaner...
 
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Fayeboo, We, too, have many large windows with a two story house and have found it a challenge to keep them clean but it's worth it for the view they provide! Have NEVER heard of any product that cleans both inside and out - hand held or not! Do you mean at the same time? Confused

Can tell you that the "Windex All-in-One" product is the best we have found for the outside windows - will be watching this thread to see if anyone has any other ideas! Cool
 
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Confused Inside and outside at the same time??

I use a window mop (microfiber velcro/mop attached to handle, what the pros use) and screw it on to an extension pole. Wet with warm water/dish soap it cleans the window, then a similar extension pole system with a squeegee removes the water/soil. I use the same tools inside and out.

Below is similar?
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Posts: 8531 | Location: Plains & Mountains | Registered: Jun 08, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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It is very difficult to clean windows that located at very high location. At this time I think you should take help from cleaning companies. They will provide you good equipments for cleaning windows in effective manner.
 
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It's not so difficult to clean window. For cleaning window vinegar is most suitable Eco-friendly product. Just apply on window and rub with a clean cotton cloth. This removes dirt and fresh stains from window. For old stains mixture of vinegar, detergent and warm water is used.

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WE have storm windows in the winter and screens (built on) on each window.
SO--you'd have to raise the screen (and it doesn't go 100% up) to wash outside of windows!

SO--I'm NOT able to clean them on the outside!
 
Posts: 1668 | Location: Allentown PA USA | Registered: Oct 03, 2002Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Marcy we also have storms and screens. In the summer you push the bottom storm window up and lower the screen. But all three (2 storm windows, one screen) come out for cleaning.

Still that is a big deal and would probably take at least two people and for a thorough job two people and a big ladder.
 
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